Botafogo Futebol Clube, known as Botafogo PB to distinguish it from its famous Rio de Janeiro namesake, is a club from João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, currently competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the national third division. They play at the Estádio Almeidão. Founded in 1931, the club's colors are black and white, inspired by the original Botafogo. The club has a rich history as one of Paraíba's most successful teams, with numerous Campeonato Paraibano state titles to its name. A key era was the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the club enjoyed sustained success in the state and made several appearances in the national Serie B, marking their highest national level. In the modern era, Botafogo PB is a stable Serie C club, often fighting for promotion to Serie B, with a squad that blends experienced campaigners with local youth. Their fan base, known as "O Maior da Paraíba" (The Biggest in Paraíba), is passionate and creates a strong home atmosphere. Botafogo PB is a historic and respected force in northeastern Brazilian football.